Tracer methodology
Subtitle: tips and strategies for continuous systems improvement
By: Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
Contributors: Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Joint Commission Resources, Inc.
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Language: eng
Number of pages: 194
ISBN-13: 9781599402062
Subjects: Hospitals -- Accreditation -- United States; Quality control -- Auditing; Hospitals -- Accreditation -- United States; Accreditation -- methods -- United States; Hospital Administration -- United States; Process Assessment (Health Care) -- methods -- United States; Quality Assurance, Health Care -- methods -- United States
Other titles: Applied tracer methodology
Description: Outlines methodology of the selection of tracer subjects and areas for surveyors during an on-site survey: The Priority Focus Process (PFP) and offers a collection of sample tracers regarding data use, infection control and medication management written by Joint Commission surveyors. "Program-Specific Tracer Examples" found in Chapter 6 are new to this edition and provides information on how continuity of care, continuity of foster//therapeutic foster care, suicide prevention, elopment, violence equipment/supply mangement, fall reduction, resident-centered care, laboratory integration, patient flow and staffing can be the focus of a tracer in a particular health care setting.
Notes: Includes index.

1st ed entitled: Applied tracer methodology ; tips and strategies for continuous systems improvement (2007).